The second is an Airfix kit. Yes, I'm building Airfix kits again! And it's the new and very reasonable Typhoon in 1/72nd. So what do you get for your eight quid? Engraved panel lines, nice cockpit, detailed canon and gear bays. and a great decal sheet with two schemes. Any problems? An odd wings-to-fuselage fit but that's it. I was so taken with it that I went a bit mad. Full rivet job, extra cockpit detail, seat belts, levers, that kind of thing. Oh yes, and I spent eight days on it! In my defence, see the photos. It was worth it. Lovely.
These days I'm taking Airfix a bit more seriously. Hornby seems to have rejuvenated the brand.
2 comments:
Really nice work in the Airfix Tiffie, which I haven't seen over here in Canada yet. What do you use as a riveting tool?
Also, did you used to own the hobby shop on Bold Street in Southport? I used to go in there a lot back in my teens.
Thanks for that. I just use a standard wheeled riveter and a lot of patience. As to the Hobby Shop, no, I had three shops over the years - one in Sussex Road and two on Botanic Road in Churchtown. I did a couple of days at the weekend at the Hobby Shop in latter years. What's Canada like for high street hobby shops?
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